Division No. 5, Alberta facts for kids
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Division No. 5
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Census division in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,775 km2 (6,477 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 55,784 |
| • Density | 3.32542/km2 (8.6128/sq mi) |
Division No. 5 is a special area in Alberta, Canada. Think of it like a big region that helps the government count people and understand how communities are growing. It's located in the middle-north part of southern Alberta. The biggest town in this area is Strathmore.
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Exploring Division No. 5
A census division is like a large geographical area used by Statistics Canada to collect important information about people. This helps the government understand how many people live in different places, what their ages are, and how communities are changing. Division No. 5 is one of these important areas in Alberta. It covers a large space, measuring about 16,775 square kilometers.
Communities in Division No. 5
Within Division No. 5, there are many different kinds of communities. These are called census subdivisions. They include towns, villages, and even larger rural areas called municipal districts. There are also special areas known as Indian reserves.
Towns and Villages
Division No. 5 is home to several towns and many smaller villages. These are places where many people live close together and have local governments.
- Towns are larger communities with more services. Some of the towns you can find here are:
- Villages are smaller than towns but still have their own local governments. Examples include:
Rural Areas and Reserves
Beyond the towns and villages, Division No. 5 also includes large rural areas and important Indigenous communities.
- Municipal districts are large areas that cover farms and smaller communities. They are governed by a municipal council. These include:
- Indian reserves are lands set aside for the use and benefit of First Nations people. An important reserve in this division is:
- Hamlets are small, unincorporated communities that are part of a larger municipal district. Some of the hamlets in Division No. 5 include:
Population Facts
The population of Division No. 5 has been growing steadily over the years. This information is collected during the Canadian census, which happens every five years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1991 | 39,658 | — |
| 1996 | 43,565 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 47,606 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 51,104 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 53,263 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 55,708 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 55,784 | +0.1% |
In the 2021 Census, Division No. 5 had a total population of 55,784 people. This means that the population grew slightly from 2016. In 2016, there were 55,708 people living here. The change was about 0.1% percent.
This population lives in about 20,451 homes, out of a total of 22,579 homes available. The total land area of Division No. 5 is around 16,651.23 km2 (6,429.08 sq mi). This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 3.4/km2 (8.8/sq mi) people living there.
